@OEC Resources
CT Parent and Family Resources
211 Childcare.org
211 Childcare.org
Care4Kids
Care4Kids
Head Start/Early Head Start
Head Start/Early Head Start
The CT Head Start State Collaboration Office works across state agencies, and in partnership with Head Start programs, the Connecticut Head Start Association, and representatives of the broader early childhood, family support, and professional development communities in planning and implementing collaborative activities and initiatives that upon strengths and address identified needs for low-income children and Read More
Childhood Development
Childhood Development
During the first few years of a child’s life, their brains develop quickly. More than 1 million new neural connections form every second. By starting early, you and others who care for your child can help set them up for a lifetime of learning. Why is early childhood such an important phase in development? How Read More
CT Birth to Three
CT Birth to Three
Home Visiting
Home Visiting
Home visiting programs improve the health of young children by providing support and services for them and their families — right in their own homes. These programs reach pregnant women, expectant fathers, and parents and caregivers of children under the age of 5. On this page, you can: Types of home visiting programs Connecticut offers Read More
Sparkler
Sparkler
School Readiness
School Readiness
Child Care Programs
Child Care Programs
OEC funds early care and education programs across the state through several different grants and contracts. These funds support child care programs, family child care providers, Head Start programs, and public schools to provide affordable, high-quality early care and education services. Enrollment and checking for eligibility for these services is determined by local providers. Programs
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